Want to improve your burpee form?

Start by learning the ins and outs of the frogger exercise, a core and cardio move.

In other words, its a triple threat.

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The biggest no-no Copeland sees?

Conversely, dropping your hips too low puts unnecessary pressure on your lower back.

The lesson: You want to check that those hips arejustright, lined up right behind your shoulders.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

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Now that youre aware of the most common frogger mistakes, youre ready to tackle the move.

(And, dare I say, even a full burpee?)

Watch the full video to see how Copeland performs the exercise with A+ form.

Woman doing hip exercises

How to do the frogger exercise the right way

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Start in asolid plank positionwith your core engaged and your arms straight.

Push through your toes and spring forward, coming into a squat at the front of your mat.

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Lift your arms off the ground, but remain low in your squat.

Dont forget to engage your core!

This will protect your lower back from the impact of jumping into your plank pose.

Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

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Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

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